| Author |
Tömörkény, István, 1866-1917 |
| Title |
Jegenyék alatt: Elbeszélések
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Pusztai harangszó -- Délelőtt a korcsmában -- Elveszett -- A ravasz Kabók -- Csata a katonával -- Thurzó utja -- Bucsu a homokon -- A szárnyékember -- Néhány birkák irányában -- Az elesett ember -- A tengeri város -- Vallatás -- Asszonykérő -- A Duna lánya -- István kutyái -- A magának való ember -- Burkus -- Legényavatás -- Pengetés -- A kompban -- Nazarénusok -- Novella -- Beszélgetés -- A csempész -- Iskola a pusztán -- Tiszai legenda.
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| Credits |
Produced by Albert László from page images generously made
available by the Google Books Library Project
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| Summary |
"Jegenyék alatt: Elbeszélések" by István Tömörkény is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work captures various facets of rural life in Hungary, showcasing the interactions between the land, its people, and the events that shape their daily existence. The narratives likely offer rich descriptions and character-driven tales that reflect on the simplicity and complexity of rural living. The opening of the book sets the tone for life in a Hungarian village, highlighting the sounds of a church bell that both summon the community and signal the passing of time. It expertly intertwines daily rituals with vivid imagery of the rural landscape, revealing how life unfolds against its backdrop. The tales introduce diverse characters, such as the village bell-ringer, the local farmer, and those who gather in the tavern, capturing the essence of their relationships and the cultural tapestry of their time. Readers are drawn into a world where every sound and action is laden with meaning, encouraging reflections on tradition, faith, and the intricacies of community life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Short stories, Hungarian
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| Subject |
Hungarian fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62725 |
| Release Date |
Jul 22, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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